Fresh Deep-Dish Apple Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 425F.
2. 2
   Toss apples with sugars, raisins, tapioca, cinnamon, nutmeg and water; let stand 15 minutes.
3. 3
   Spoon into 10-inch pie plate; dot with butter.
4. 4
   Roll 1 of the pie crusts to 12-inch circle on lightly floured surface; place over filling.
5. 5
   Seal and flute edge.
6. 6
   Cut several slits in crust to allow steam to escape.
7. 7
   Cut decorative shapes from remaining pie crust.
8. 8
   Moisten with small amount of additional water; arrange on crust on pie.
9. 9
   Bake 15 minutes.
10. 10
    Reduce oven temperature to 350F.
11. 11
    Bake an additional 45 minutes or until juices form bubbles that burst slowly.
12. 12
    Serve warm.